Mechanical Outage Planner

New-indy Catawba Llc; Catawba (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

New-indy Catawba Llc is seeking a Planner to safely and efficiently plan mechanical outage work in the Powerhouse area. You will collaborate with production, maintenance, engineering, and safety teams to schedule repairs and preventative maintenance, driving reliability and cost efficiency.

The role emphasizes safety, data-driven planning, and daily backlog management, with a focus on coordinating field activities and maintaining accurate Bills of Materials during outages.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Experience using Maximo or similar ERP system.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think outside the box.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Highly organized with good time management and prioritization.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule mechanical outage work in the Powerhouse area.
• Coordinate and prioritize maintenance work with operations, maintenance, engineering, and safety staff.
• Fully utilize current information, procedures, and work methods to improve equipment reliability.
• Provide technical leadership to production and maintenance staff.
• Maintain outage schedules during shutdowns.
• Update bills of material as required while planning.

Skills

Maximo ERP

MS Office

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Education

Associates degree or higher in related field

Job description

SUMMARY: The Planner is responsible for the safe and efficient planning of all mechanical outage work activities in the Powerhouse area.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESInteract with production and maintenance staff to plan and schedule the repair and preventative maintenance of equipment and systems.Coordinate and prioritize maintenance work with appropriate operations, maintenance, engineering, and safety staff.Fully utilize current information, procedures, and work methods to positively impact equipment reliability.Provide technical leadership as necessary to production and/or maintenance employees.Demonstrate a full commitment to the safety process and policies, including the integration of safety into all planning functions.Actively pursue measures that improve operational efficiency, cost reduction, and equipment reliability.Maintain a good working relationship with management, staff, and hourly employees.Example daily responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Daily review of new work orders assigned to their planning backlogDetail planning for each job on the backlog according to standardsDevelop schedules for maintenance field day activitiesClose work orders with appropriate craftsmen feedbackUpdate bills of material as required while planningMaintain outage schedules during shutdownsParticipate in regular scheduling meetingsAssist team leaders as necessary to complete work ordersContact outside contractors as necessary for quotesSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESNoneSKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONSAssociates degree or higher in a related field or appropriate work experience.Experience using Maximo or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think outside the box.Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, monitors own work to ensure quality.Functional use of Microsoft Office products.Demonstrated ability to balance priorities that meet short and long-term objectives.Highly organized and uses efficient work methods.PHYSICAL DEMANDSReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to handle or feel.The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe noise level in the work environment can be loud at times.Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts.May be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles; vibrations.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSNo license requirement.OTHER DUTIESPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.